Placed after the international break and before the Champions League poster against Tottenham on Wednesday evening, Le Havre’s reception this Saturday (21:05) at the Parc des Princes should encourage Luis Enrique to rest some of his executives. Although he has already lost Achraf Hakimi, Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembele, in the final phase of his recovery, the Spanish technician may be tempted to beat some international players.
In this case, we think of Willian Pacho, who had to make way for Lucas Beraldo, and Marquinhos, using 180 minutes with Brazil at the break. The captain, who will be playing his 500th match for PSG if he steps onto the Parc pitch, could be replaced by Illia Zabarnyi.
To complete the defense, Luis Enrique must trust Warren Zaire-Emery as right back and Lucas Hernandez on the left. Returning to training after injuring his left knee, Nuno Mendes looked a little physically challenged to start.
Ramos back at the vanguard?
In midfield, Vitinha must maintain his position as a guard. His last match with Portugal was last Sunday and everything suggests that he will start in the squad alongside João Neves who is in the same situation as his compatriot. The final spot in midfield could belong to Senny Mayulu rather than Fabian Ruiz, who was still on deck Tuesday with Spain’s selection.
On the front line, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia can rest after playing both matches with Georgia. In good form in recent weeks, Kang-in Lee is likely to replace him. Bradley Barcola, Lyon’s substitute in the previous game before the break, will be looking for a starting spot in one of the lanes. Portugal’s Gonçalo Ramos could take advantage of this switch to take his place in the front line.
Possible PSG compositions: Chevalier – Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez – Neves, Vitinha (cap.), Mayulu – Lee, Ramos, Barcola.
